VodafoneThree Completes Core and Radio Access Network Integration
VodafoneThree has completed the integration of Vodafone and Three's 4G and 5G networks, delivering a world‑first upgrade that merges core‑level and radio‑access sharing across multiple vendors. The combined Multi‑Operator Core Network (MOCN) and Multi‑Operator Radio Access Network (MORAN) architecture lets any Vodafone or Three subscriber connect to the nearest tower, routing traffic over the fastest path. About 71% of the UK population can now reach the operator’s top‑speed 5G, and the rollout eliminated roughly 16,500 km² of 4G coverage gaps. The upgrade is part of an £11 billion (≈$14 billion) investment programme aimed at expanding C‑band spectrum use and further enhancing capacity.
Welsh Based Mobile Firm Applies for Code Powers for 5G FWA Network
Clear Mobitel, a Welsh MVNO, has filed an Ofcom request for code powers to launch a 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) network across Wales. The plan relies on shared 1800 MHz and 3.8‑4.2 GHz spectrum granted in 2021, combined with a cloud‑native...
O2 Satellite Using Starlink on iPhones Starts 28th May 2026
British carrier O2 is rolling out its satellite broadband service to iPhone users on 28 May 2026, leveraging SpaceX’s Starlink low‑earth‑orbit network. Customers can add the feature for £3 per month (about $3.80), while those on the Ultimate Plan receive it free....
CityFibre Contracts for Project Gigabit Rescoped Due to Increased Commercial Rollouts
CityFibre’s Project Gigabit contracts have been rescoped, leaving the firm responsible for delivering full‑fibre to 226,000 premises under subsidy, including 70,000 already completed. The company reports having built infrastructure for 150,000 hard‑to‑reach premises – 80,000 commercial and 70,000 subsidised –...
BT Group Results for Year to End of 31st March 2026
BT Group posted FY26 revenue of £19.7 bn (≈$25 bn), down 3%, while profit after tax rose 2% to £1.08 bn (≈$1.37 bn). The company added 2.2 million full‑fibre connections, pushing Openreach’s footprint to over two‑thirds of UK premises and targeting 25 million by December 2026....
What Is Needed for a Terrestrial TV Switch Off in 2034?
The UK government is preparing a green paper that will set the stage for switching off terrestrial digital TV (Freeview) by 2034, when the current licence expires. The plan mirrors the PSTN and analogue TV switch‑offs, aiming for 99% of...
First 1,563 Premises in Northern Ireland Get Full Fibre From Project Gigabit Contract
Fibrus has secured a UK‑government‑backed Project Gigabit contract to deliver full‑fibre broadband to 9,333 rural and hard‑to‑reach premises in Northern Ireland. The first phase has connected 1,563 homes, allowing residents to upgrade from legacy 5 Mbps lines to speeds of 500 Mbps...
APFN Agrees to Sell Off Customer Base in Switch to Pure Wholesale Provider
AllPoints Fibre Network (APFN) has entered a strategic agreement with Onestream to transfer the Cuckoo retail customer base, brand and domain while keeping the physical connections on APFN’s Aquila wholesale platform. The move lets APFN concentrate on expanding its wholesale...
Openreach Stop Sell — 238 New Exchanges Added
Openreach announced that 238 additional exchanges have entered its stop‑sell programme, covering roughly 1.69 million premises and pushing the total announced exchanges to 1,432 – about 14.2 million sites under active stop‑sell. The added exchanges reach an average of 75% full‑fibre availability,...
Vodafone Launches New 5G Home Broadband Option
Vodafone has launched a new 5G fixed‑wireless access broadband service aimed at renters and customers lacking reliable fixed‑line connections. The offering includes a Wi‑Fi 6 router and two speed tiers—50 Mbps and 150 Mbps—priced at £30/month (~$38) or £32/month (~$41) on a rolling...
Project Gigabit Expansion in Essex
The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology announced that an additional 9,500 premises in Essex will receive gigabit‑capable broadband under Project Gigabit. The rollout, funded by £8.3 million (about $10.6 million) of government support, expands Openreach’s full‑fibre network into urban neighbourhoods such...
Weekly Brief – 8th May 2026
Virgin Media O2 reported its biggest broadband traffic spike ever during the Champions League semi‑final on 5 May, with downstream usage 17 % above the typical Tuesday evening and 4.2 % higher than the previous record set in November 2025. Point Topic’s Q1 2026 analysis...
BT Cyber Threat Protection Offers Norton to Protect up to 15 Devices
BT has launched a Cyber Threat Protection service for its broadband customers, powered by Norton. The complimentary package covers up to 15 devices across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, and includes antivirus, scam assistant, dark web monitoring, safe web, social...
BT Launches Behind Brilliant Things as Part of Rebranding
BT Group will unveil its new "Behind Brilliant Things" brand on 8 May 2026, coinciding with its appointment as the Official Telecommunications Partner of UEFA EURO 2028. The rebrand aims to unify BT, EE and Plusnet under a single narrative...
Aquiss Launches New Higher Contention 1Gbps Package on Full Fibre (and Other Offers)
Aquiss, a UK broadband reseller, has added two new Full Fibre products on the Full Fibre Ltd network: a 2.5 Gbps symmetric plan priced at £65 /month (≈$83) with the first three months at half price, and a “Flex” 1 Gbps burstable tier...